There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Nelumdeniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Nelumdeniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Alawwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Kandy and Nelumdeniya is 62 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya, including transfers.
Kandy to Nelumdeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Nelumdeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nelumdeniya is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nelumdeniya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Alawwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–3,100
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Nelumdeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Nelumdeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nelumdeniya is 48 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kandy to Nelumdeniya.
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